The Adi (old) channel of the Buriganga river has once again been rendered unnavigable thanks to a lack of upkeep by authorities and mindless dumping of garbage by locals. There was an attempt to revive the waterway through partial excavation and eviction of illegal structures along its bank a couple of years ago. This photo was taken yesterday in Kamrangirchar area. Photo: Rashed Shumon

Protesters under the banner of Students Against Discrimination bring out a procession on the Dhaka University campus on July 1, 2024, demanding reinstatement of the 2018 government circular that abolished the quota system in civil service. Photo: Rashed Shumon

People travel on the roof of a train disregarding rules and risking their lives. Despite incidents of deaths from riding on train roofs, many people continue the practice. The photo was taken yesterday in the capital’s Mohakhali area. Photo: Prabir Das

A street vendor selling surgical and face masks in the capital’s Mohammadpur area. With Covid-19 cases on the rise, face masks are regaining popularity as a precautionary measure. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Prabir Das

As dark clouds roll in over Khulna’s Batiaghata, workers at a rice mill rush to gather the Boro paddy they had laid out to dry earlier under the scorching sun. Fearing the grain might be spoiled by sudden rain, they work quickly to cover and protect the harvest. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Habibur Rahman